Motion text
That this House notes with disappointment the announcement on 16 April 2020 by the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator that the UK Government intends to refuse to extend the EU exit transition period beyond December 2020, risking a no-deal Brexit during a time that the UK, Europe and much of the world will be trying to recover from the public health and economic shock of Covid-19; recognises that the design and delivery of an entirely new arrangement between the UK and the EU will be extremely challenging in the midst of the current crisis; notes that coming out of the transition period without a trade deal during this time when there is already concern around supply of food, medicine and essential equipment could further disrupt vital supply chains; recognises the particular damaging impact this would have on Northern Ireland, risking disruption of all-island co-operation; and calls on the Government to request a two-year extension to the EU exit transition period.
Signatures (27)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
20 April 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 April 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 April 2020
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
27 April 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
27 April 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
23 April 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 April 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 April 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 April 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 April 2020
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 April 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
27 April 2020
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
28 April 2020
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 April 2020
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 April 2020
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2020
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 April 2020
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 April 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 May 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
5 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 May 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 October 2020
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.